You recognize details about living creatures by sight. For a given creature, you know the following.
- If it's a species you know of, even if it is obscured or disguised.
- Its typical habitat and behavior.
- Whether it is predator or prey.
- Whether it is adolescent or adult.
- If it is native to the area you are in.
- Any noteworthy features of of the creature.
You may also make a hunter check to learn more about the creature, its behavior, its natural abilities, or other details the GM allows.
At GM discretion, you can also spend 10 minutes studying a creature up close to get additional information.